To ensure effective programme implementation and delivery of market development deliverables, provide guidance on value chain development to small holder farmers, and private sector engagement for the ENTERPRIZE consortium at district level.

Major Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

• Implement consortium level Market Development work plan for market linkages and value chain strengthening.
• Document case studies and most significant change stories.
• Strenghten linkage between farmers and off takers.
• Strengthen linkages between Farmers Organizations and Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) and Banks.
• Supporting farmer groups and agro dealers in aggregation of produce and identify new market opportunities.
• Analyze value chains which connect rural farmers to markets, agricultural inputs and established financial services.
• Ensure all market development activities are conducted as per plan and budget.
• Gather on ground market intelligence.
• Report on market intelligence gathered an on progress of market development activities of the project.
• Develop exit strategy to ensure responsible handover of Market Development activities.
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Degree in Marketing Management, Business Management, Economics or Agricultural Economics.
• A minimum of 5+ years related to marketing and business practices especially in the agriculture sector.
• Experience conducting financial analysis of agro-enterprises.
• Experience working in the private sector and / or with private sector development projects
• Knowledge of products, rural markets, agriculture and farmers.
• Knowledge of territory and crop cycles within project area.
• Clean Class 4 Driver’s licence.

Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply.

NB. Shortlisting will be done as applications are received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.